Illini West Chargers (Carthage, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Rushville-Industry Rockets (Rushville, IL), 9-8 in a non-league test.

With the win, Illini West upgrades its record to 5-1 on the season. The Chargers host Biggsville West Central (Biggsville, IL) to battle the Heat in a non-league test on Friday, March 29. The Heat come into the test with a record of 0-4. Biggsville West Central lost 5-4 in their recent non-league test against Mendon Unity (Mendon, IL)

With the defeat, Rushville-Industry falls to 1-3 on the season. The Rockets travel to Pittsfield (Pittsfield, IL) to battle the Saukees in a Pike County test on Thursday, March 28. The Saukees come into the test with a record of 5-0. Pittsfield won 7-1 in their recent league test against Brown County (Mt. Sterling, IL)